Our international sponsorship programme links underprivileged yet talented potential Indian artists of tomorrow with patrons from across the world to support them through their 4 year BA courses. Without this help many gifted students would not be able to study at IIFA. Students like Nilam and Sashi:

Miss Nilam Singh is a versatile student from an economically underprivileged family. Her father is a clerk in the State Government and her mother is a housewife. She is devoted to her creative studies. She opted for drawing as a subject for studies in the 10+2 Senior Secondary examinations and secured 96% marks in drawing at the final Board examinations. She also won a state award for crafting with waste material.

Nilam was always involved in community festivities and has designed and produced decorative crafts required for the stage as well as religious deities.

Nilam aspired to join IIFA but her father was unable to bear the educational costs since he had to also support the studies of Nilam's brothers. Nilam learnt about the Arts for India Scholarship programme and applied to the B.F.A. degree programme.

Nilam qualified through the university's entrance norms for admission and then was considered for the award of the Adopt an Artist scholarship. She aspires to excel as a painter with an individualistic style and originality in expression. She wishes that her works be intensely emotive.

Nilam states that this scholarship has motivated her to be very focussed and determined to succeed as an artist.

Shashi Bhushan resides in a small village called Kaudshi near Dehradun. His family consists of his father, mother, one younger brother and a sister. His father is a clerk in a State Government organization and his mother is a housewife. Shashi was a very creative child and was a prolific student artist during his studies at school. He won many awards at school and also state level art competitions: his work was judged first in two competitions and second best for painting in another state level competition. Regional newspapers have reported his achievements.

Shashi completed his school studies and then aspired to study fine art at IIFA. However, his father explained to him that his income was insufficient to afford the fees for studying at the institute.

Sashi was awarded a scholarship and has spent his time working with
younger students as part of our Art to Heart programme.

Supporters like Lowry McClean, Retired Chairman, John Smedley:

"I am particularly proud to have adopted a student. I know India very well and I know the problems that many of the people face. Adopting a potential creative star of tomorrow and helping them financially but also through advice, support and guidance gives me great satisfaction."

To adopt-an-artist please contact:
David Hawkins
Executive Director
Arts for India
[email protected]